Recognizing the Limitations of Visual Editing

While low-code is excellent for 80% of tasks, highly specific interactive elements or unique data presentations require custom code. For WordPress, this means diving into JavaScript and the Block Editor API.

Setting Up Your Development Environment

We outline the necessary tools—Node.js, npm, and potentially a scaffolding tool like Create Block—to start developing blocks that integrate seamlessly with your existing theme.

Integrating Custom Blocks with Theme Options

How do you allow non-developers to control attributes within your custom block? This section covers linking block settings back to theme options for centralized control.

This move from pure theme customization to light development is the next step for professionals aiming to truly master their low-code environments.